This is a new work in progress, the best part fo using my SIZZIX to cut out my Melon shapes, is, I can cut many out and play quickly with my design. I had an idea that I thought would make a sweet small quilt, and now, I can tell you it a KING size quilt! I'l have to give you more images in the next month, as it is not all sewn together yet!

Just to clarify, My quilts in my new book are NOT using SIZZIX dies.

I have my own regular DWR patterns included in the Book (Fold out at back of book) for you to use, to make your own DWR quilts. I suggest using template plastic to trace your template pieces.Take on those curves!But, if you have a Sizzix, I highly recommend playingaround with this shape... they go together so quickly.

Sizzix dies are just another way I PLAY in my studio. I can cut quickly and perfectly...I can get my pieces up on the wall, move them around, cut more, and continue to play. I like working fast. These allow me to do that, and cut down on my cutting time...

This quilt is a color study...(How far can I push the palette using a limited number of solids) I used nearly all solids, although you can see a glittery gold pressed linen in there! ...and you may or may not find a print in there eventually! I have a hard time working in all solids!

I had thought it would be a small wall quilt when I started it but it kept growing and growing!

(Yes, it's now King size) big surprise, right?

The final version will be shown sometime in the near future when I get it complete!

A Very fun event Jenny, Myself and Sizzix put together that will happen in October

at the Missouri Star Quilt Co.!!!! A Sewing retreat!!!

Get all the details at her blog.

Here's a peak at the info!

Get excited for the Big Shot Quilting Retreat with Jenny Doan, Victoria Findlay Wolfe and Linda Nitzen from Sizzix at the Missouri Star Quilt Company Sewing Center in October!! Check-in will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday which will give you time to take a tour of Misssouri Star Quilt Company's facilities, tour the town, browse the shops, sew or just relax until dinner in the evening. Throughout the weekend we will have daily classes with Victoria, Jenny and Linda, tons of projects and some great surprises.

PLUS --- Sizzix will demo some of their fabulous products and you'll get to try them out for yourselves. Enjoy trunk shows by BOTH Jenny Doan and modern quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe!

So, whether you've been dying to try out the Big Shot or are a seasoned Big Shot pro, this is the retreat for you!

I purchased my Sizzix Big Shot Pro last year after seeing the amazing quilts you were making and doing some research (I read Ebony Love's guide--it's so helpful). I have made four quilts since November using my die-cutter and am kicking myself for waiting so long--the blocks just come together so nice. I haven't tried curve piecing yet but I plan on doing it--I need to purchase your melon die first. Thanks for all you for quilting!